Principal / Senior Electrical Engineer

Afry

The Role

Overview

Senior Electrical Engineer providing design, consultancy, and project support for energy projects

Key Responsibilities

  • design deliverables
  • technical reports
  • site testing
  • risk identification
  • design review
  • modelling software

Tasks

-Providing conceptual, preliminary and detailed design deliverables, including but not limited to: drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates, construction schedules, etc; -Maintaining accurate records and files; -Preparation of thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches; -Attending factory and site acceptance tests; -Identify potential health & safety, design, sustainability and commercial risks on our projects and contribute towards mitigating them -Supporting the company’s goals and representing the company positively and professionally; -Providing design support and providing technical reviews and comments on designs completed by others, as applicable; -Participate in business development work including developing contacts, presenting AFRY’s capability, preparing proposals and managing bids; -Supporting the development of younger engineers. -Monitoring / inspecting site construction activities; -Providing engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of project challenges; -Modelling software experience (e.g. ETAP, PowerFactory).

Requirements

  • hv grid
  • lv/hv
  • project management
  • chartered
  • grid code
  • 2:1 degree

What You Bring

-You are used to work under pressure, with tight deadlines, and have no objections to travel, as it forms an essential part of your duties. -You are a good communicator and can reduce complex issues to understandable arguments and presentations for top management from different cultural backgrounds and employees. We pay utmost attention to structured and articulate writing and presentation skills; therefore, you are fluent orally and in writing business English. -You like a work environment where constructive conflict is sought openly and professionally to create better client solutions in a non-hierarchical way. -Experience of protection circuits, HV grid connections, HV substations and coordinating with UK Distribution Network Operators (DNOs); -You have significant knowledge of, and experience with, LV to HV industrial electrical infrastructure (preferably but not essential on power generation and other energy infrastructure projects); -Recognised Project Management training; -Previous experience of providing consulting services in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment; -You hold a minimum 2:1 degree in electrical engineering. -Chartered status (Principal Engineer) or working towards Chartered status (Senior Engineer). -You have good knowledge of electrical related British and international standards and regulations; -Working knowledge of Grid Code/G99 requirements; -Commercial awareness and contract knowledge (e.g. IChemE or FIDIC); -Practical experience gained from construction, commissioning, and testing; -Design experience gained from concept development and detailed engineering; -You thrive on problems and situations for which there is no prior experience and can create valuable solutions effectively and efficiently. You are good at structuring unclear situations and client problems into actionable tasks and projects.

Benefits

-Personal development opportunities (e.g., technical expert, project management) -Friendly working atmosphere in a multidisciplinary and international team with a lot of personal responsibility

The Company

About Afry

- driving innovation, the company combines deep expertise in technology and sustainable solutions to deliver impactful projects worldwide. - delivers services across diverse sectors such as energy, infrastructure, industrial, and residential design. -From state-of-the-art renewable energy solutions to sustainable infrastructure, the company's projects help shape the future of cities and industries. - unique approach blends cutting-edge technology with a commitment to creating long-term value for clients and communities. - renowned legacy of technical excellence enables it to tackle some of the most complex challenges in the world today. -Key projects include designing urban infrastructure, optimizing renewable energy systems, and enhancing industrial productivity across global markets. -As a trusted partner, the company has established itself as a leader in addressing the demands of the evolving energy, transport, and infrastructure sectors.

Sector Specialisms

Pulp & Paper

Chemicals

Biobased solutions

Biorefining

Mining & Metals

Food & Beverage

Oil & Gas

Plastics recycling

Biofuels

Biogas

Process Industries

Systems Engineering

Defence - Land

Naval Defence

Industrial IT & Digitalisation

Manufacturing

Automation

Pharmaceutical industry

Aviation

Cyber Security

Smart & Secure Industrial Connectivity

Interview Process

-telephone interview -virtual face-to-face interview -analytical reasoning exercises

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship provided; candidate must have right to work in the uk